Twisted Hobbys Puddle Star User manual

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USA Distributor
Twisted Hobbys
www.twistedhobbys.com
MOTOR: 2x 19-26g/1450-1750 Outrunner
ESC: 2x 10-12 amp
SERVOS: 4x 5-7g
PROP: 2x 7x3.5dd or 7x6sf
BATTERY: 3s / 650-850mAh
RADIO: min. 4 channel
WINGSPAN: 39”
LENGTH: 39”
AUW: 390 to 420 grams
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SAFETY NOTES
 Before assembling and flying this model, read carefully any instructions and warnings of other
manufacturers for all the products you installed or used on your model, especially radio
equipment and power source.
 Check thoroughly before every flight that the airplanes’ components are in good shape and
functioning properly. If you find a fault do not fly the model until you have corrected the
problem.
 Radio interference caused by unknown sources can occur at any time without notice. In such a
case, your model will be uncontrollable and completely unpredictable. Make sure to perform a
range check before every flight. If you detect a control problem or interference during a flight,
immediately land the model to prevent a potential accident.
 Youngsters should only be allowed to assemble and fly these models under the instruction and
supervision of an experienced adult.
 Do not operate this model in a confined area.
 Do not stand in line with, or in front of a spinning propeller and never touch it with any object.
IMPORTANT: PRIOR TO ANY ASSEMBLY
Please Note: after removing kit from shipping box, lay each piece flat on a
hard surface, this will allow the airframe to straighten out if lightly bent
from shipping. Do not worry since EPP is very pliable and can be bent back
if out of shape.

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TWISTED HOBBYS
Website: www.twistedhobbys.com – email: [e-mail]
Thank you for your purchasing a Twisted Hobbys‘ model. Please read through the entire manual before beginning to
build this model. If you have any questions please contact us at the above indicated email address.
WARNING INFORMATION
This R/C Aircraft is not a toy! Read and understand the entire manual before assembly. If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and
property damage. Fly only in open areas, and AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved flying sites. Do not over look the warnings
and instructions enclosed or those provided by other manufactures’ products. If you are not an experienced pilot and airplane modeler you
must use the help of an experienced pilot or an authorized flight instructor for the building and flying of this model aircraft.
These instructions are suggestions only on how to assemble this model. There are other ways and methods to do so. Twisted Hobbys has
no control over the final assembly, the materials and accessories used when assembling this kit, or the manner in which the assembled
model, installed radio gear and electronic parts are used and maintained. Thus, no liability is assumed or accepted for any damage
resulting from the use of the assembled model aircraft or from this instruction manual including but not limited to direct, indirect,
incidental, special, and consequential damages. By the act of using this user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability. In
no event shall Twisted Hobbys’ liability exceed the original purchase price of the kit.
SHIPPING DAMAGE
Twisted Hobbys checks each plane before shipping to ensure that each kit is in fine condition. We have no bearing on the condition of any
component parts damaged by use, modification, or assembly of the model. Inspect the components of this kit upon receipt. If you find any
parts damaged or missing, contact Twisted Hobbys immediately. We will not accept the return or replacement of parts on which assembly
work has already begun. Twisted Hobbys reserves the right to change this warranty at anytime without notice.
OUR MISSION
To provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in
our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. Our online store is designed
to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog.
Thank you for shopping with Twisted Hobbys!

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kit contents
Fuselage Parts
Double check that you have all the
above pictured items. Note - Some
kits might have slight deviations from
the above pictured items.
Wings, SFG’s and Tail Surfaces
Double check that you have all the
above pictured items. Note - Some
kits might have slight deviations from
the above pictured items.

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kit contents (cont.)
Hardware Kit Detail
Double check that you have all the
above pictured items. Note - Some
kits might have slight deviations from
the above pictured items.
Plywood and Hardware Kits
Double check that you have all the
above pictured items. The Hardware
kit items are detailed to the right.
Note - Some kits might have slight
deviations from the above pictured
items.

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TOOL AND ADHESIVES NEEDED
Tools shown and listed are suggestions only.
Depending on your building technique you may not
need everything indicated – and/or – you may find that
other tools available to yourself may be of benefit to
your Build.
It is also recommended that you have a flat building
surface, one that will accept stick pins and push pins.
An Acrostic Ceiling panel from your local hardware
store fits this bill nicely, and will lay flat on your work
table. Over size / long push pins are available at your
local craft store. These two items are by no means
required, but will aid in the building process, and can
be used for future projects
Lighter
Small Drill Bits
Tape Measure and Ruler
Black Sewing Thread
Welders Glue
Hobby Knife w/new Blade
Needle Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Low Temp Hot Glue Gun
Course Sand Paper
Scissors
Small Phillips Screw Driver
Thin and Medium CA
CA Applicator Tips
Activator

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the build
CONSTRUCTION METHODS:
Building surface should be at least 2ft x 4ft and at. Weights or some small heavy objects will be handy for holding things in place
during the time glue is setting.
Welders glue is used for FOAM TO FOAM joints. Thin and Medium CA are used on the PLASTIC TO FOAM and CARBON TO FOAM
joints. When using the Welders glue for a butt joint, apply a thin lm to each surface, allow to sit for approx ve minutes and
then assemble. Note that this method will create a nearly instant bond, so locate carefully when bringing the two pieces together. If
alignment is necessary or a slip joint, do not allow the glue to tack up, simple apply and join immediately, you will have several
minutes to locate the two parts before the glue sets up. In most cases the parts being glued can be handled with care in 30 minutes,
full cure is approx 24 hours.
The above picture items will be needed to nish the model.
A power combo (Twisted Hobbys’ Combo pictured above), a
3s/650-850mAh battery and a fresh tube of Welders. Note -
the Battery and Welders are NOT part of the power combo.
Start the build by locating the two wing halves, the elevator
and the rudder. Fold back as shown and weigh them down
for about an hour. This will loosen up the hinge line and
allow the surfaces to move much more freely. The wing
hinge will be stiff... work it slowly so it doesn’t tear

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Locate the wood kit and mount a fresh
blade into you hobby knife.
Cut out the Fuselage Doublers, the
Wing Mount Cross Members and the
little round Magnet Holders. Also locate
the magnets from the hardware bag.
Press a magnet into the Wood Holder
(the one with the larger hole). Make
ush with one side. Glue with Med. CA
and Kicker.
The magnet assembly installs with the
smaller hole to the OUTSIDE of the
fuselage.
Repeat for the second side.
With thin CA, attach the round piece
with the smaller hole to the side you
made the magnet ush with.

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Coat the inside of the magnet hole in
the fuselage with a little Welders.
Install as shown, again remembering
that the smaller hole is facing out.
Press into the hole... should be ush to
both the inside and outside of the foam
fuselage piece.
Repeat for the other side.
Wipe away any extra Welders
LEVEL OF WATER PROOFING
At this point in the build you
should decide what level of water
proong you will do. If you plan to
spend a fair amount of time ying
off water, a more robust
“waterproong” (waterbug) build
would be in order. The occasional
water use... 2 or 3 times a season,
the standard (grasshopper) build
would be sufcient. If you never
intend to y off the water, omit all
the build steps that install lm or
require water proong. The only
thing you will want to do is coat the
bottom of the fuselage with some
clear duct tape or similar tape.

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Waterbug Build Only - Locate the
pieces shown, these are the items that
will get the laminate. Skip all the steps
labeled “Waterbug” if only occasionally
ying off the water.
Waterbug Build Only - cut a piece of
1.5mil heat laminate material that will
cover the bottom of the elevator
Waterbug Build Only - The laminate
material will shrink like monokote and
will bow the foam if not careful. Only
the bottom of the elevator needs it.
Start in the middle and work outward
Waterbug Build Only - ON A TEST
PIECE OF FOAM, IRON ON A SMALL
PIECE OF THE LAMINATE (DULL SIDE
IS THE STICKY SIDE) AND
EXPERIMENT WITH TEMPERTURES
Waterbug Build Only - Cut one piece
each for the fuselage sides
LAMINATING BUILD TIPS
There are many different thickness
and brands of laminate material
out there. You should use a
laminate that has a low heat
activated glue. As an extra step to
insure a robust bond of the
laminate to the foam, 3M 77
Contact Spray glue can be used to
“dust” the area in which you will
apply the laminate to. Note, it does
not take a lot, a quick single pass
at 10 to 12 inches is plenty, more
is not better in this case. Also, it is
advised to TEST your procedure
and iron tempatures on a scrap
piece of foam and not your model.